Establishing a Pre-seed Support Platform for MVP Development and Validation
Supports an Armenian incubation platform to help startups in cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services advance from PoC to MVP and validate solutions with customers.
Funder: Expertise France
Due Dates: June 6, 2026 (Questions deadline) | June 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €330,000 for establishing and operating an incubation platform (single grant award, approx. 18–24 months).
Summary: Funds the creation of a pre-seed support platform in Armenia to help startups advance from PoC to MVP and validate solutions with customers.
Key Information: Focus on four sectors: cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services.
Description
This grant, offered by Expertise France, supports the establishment and operation of a dedicated platform in Armenia to provide rapid, flexible pre-seed support for early-stage startups. The objective is to help startups move efficiently from Proof of Concept (PoC) to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and validate their solutions with potential customers. The funded platform must deliver a full-fledged incubation program, with a particular emphasis on four high-value sectors: cybersecurity, aerospace, agriculture, and financial services. The initiative aims to strengthen Armenia’s innovation ecosystem and facilitate the transition of entrepreneurial ventures toward market readiness.
